David Reid, a Liverpool native, died at 73 years old, leaving behind an impressive legacy as an accomplished photographer, engineer, and educator. Reid began as a postman before enrolling at the University of Lancaster to study physics. After graduation, he worked at the Philips semiconductor factory in Stockport, Greater Manchester as a processing engineer and manager. Reid took up photography as a hobby while working at Philips, which eventually became his main focus.
In 1994, Reid earned a distinction after completing a full-time Master’s degree in photography at the University of Derby. He later became a lecturer in photography at Derby and at John Moores University, Liverpool, before his appointment as senior lecturer at Nottingham Trent University where he remained until his retirement in 2016. Reid did obtain a PhD in photographic studies from the University of Derby in 2000.
Reid found ways to explore and engage with the world even beyond his photography. He enjoyed being an active runner and cyclist, also expressing creativity through reading, music, and drawing. Reid’s artistic creations stretched beyond photography to include dioramas made from various found objects. His photographic works were exhibited in galleries throughout the United Kingdom, along with other countries such as Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Australia, and the Netherlands.
Reid will be remembered as a skilled photographer and a passionate educator. He is survived by his wife, two children born from a previous relationship, and his brother. Reid’s photographs continue to be celebrated, especially since their wide spectrum has guaranteed a place for Reid in the canon of the world of photography
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